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Europe actively develops and uses renewable energy
The European Union (EU) has made steady progress towards the goal that by 2020, renewable energy sources will account for 20% of the total energy consumption of the whol…
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Snowstorms and earthquakes are strong in some European countries
Romania's National Meteorological Agency (NMA) on January 26 issued a red alert for a major blizzard in the southern southern city of Buzau and some of its provinces.
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EU reduced 40% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
This is a mandatory target for the whole EU but is not binding on the governments of each member state.
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Snow and storms occur in some European countries
At least four people have been killed in snowslides on January 5, in the state of Valais, in southwestern Switzerland, where many of the country's most famous ski resort…
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Southern Europe increased by 5 degrees Celsius by 2100
Climate change and population growth will increase 80% of the drought situation by 2100, the researchers confirmed.
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Europe strongly opposes 'invisible killer'
The European Commission (EC) has planned new air quality control laws to combat air pollution.
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The harshness of the weather in 2013
With many disasters such as super typhoon Haiyan, extensive flooding, tornadoes or forest fires, 2013 is considered a year to show the harshness of weather affecting man…
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Volcanic eruption created hail
Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, erupts strongly and creates clusters of black ash and many sharp stones, shooting up many areas of the island of Sicily, Italy.
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The number of deaths due to hot weather in Europe increased sharply
In the past three decades, the number of deaths due to unusual heat in Europe has doubled compared to the early 19th century.
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Strong storm swept through, 11 people 6 European countries were killed
On October 28, a massive storm swept across Europe, killing at least 11 people in Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Denmark.
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EP supports the conversion of biofuel use
The European Parliament (EP) on September 11 has approved a plan to limit the use of traditional biofuels in addressing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions.
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European forest at the risk of saturation absorbs CO2
The ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) of old European forests is approaching saturation, threatening one of the main protective barriers of
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EC proposed a mechanism to ensure nuclear power safety
The European Commission (EC) on June 13 issued a new nuclear safety regulation, which calls for a biannual inspection of nuclear power plants operating in cities. Europe…
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Central Europe is miserable because of the worst flood in the last decade
Central European countries are facing the worst floods in more than a decade, killing at least 12 people and causing serious economic losses.
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Thousands of German and Hungarian people evacuated because of record high floods
Flood waters continued to rise in eastern Germany, forcing local officials to evacuate many families and a hospital, while Hungary increased protection against the risk…